1925
Roy
2014
Roy Cooper
June 17, 1925 — November 23, 2014
Funeral services for Roy "Coop" Cooper will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea, MN. Revered Clayton Balsley will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday prior to the service at Bonnerup. Interment will be in Lakewood Cemetery in Albert Lea.
Roy Wade "Coop" Cooper was born on June 17, 1925 to Wade and Edith Cooper. He was a lifelong resident of Albert Lea. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church and attended First Baptist Church later in life. Coop went to Albert Lea High School where he was known as a star athlete.
Coop went on to join the Army for two years on August 24, 1943. While in the Army, he was decorated with a Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medal.
Roy Cooper and Carol Thorson married in March of 1949 in Albert Lea.
Coop received his Master Plumber's license on December 31, 1953 and became a self-employed plumber at Cooper Plumbing & Heating. He was a member of the Elks and an avid bowler. In his free time, Coop enjoyed watching TV or driving around in his truck and reminiscing about the past while listening to country western music.
Roy "Coop" Cooper passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23 at his home in Albert Lea, MN. He was 89.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Mark Cooper; Lori Cooper; Nancy (James) Cope; and his grandchildren, Geoffrey Cope and Kaitlin Cope. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Edith Cooper.
Roy Wade "Coop" Cooper was born on June 17, 1925 to Wade and Edith Cooper. He was a lifelong resident of Albert Lea. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church and attended First Baptist Church later in life. Coop went to Albert Lea High School where he was known as a star athlete.
Coop went on to join the Army for two years on August 24, 1943. While in the Army, he was decorated with a Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medal.
Roy Cooper and Carol Thorson married in March of 1949 in Albert Lea.
Coop received his Master Plumber's license on December 31, 1953 and became a self-employed plumber at Cooper Plumbing & Heating. He was a member of the Elks and an avid bowler. In his free time, Coop enjoyed watching TV or driving around in his truck and reminiscing about the past while listening to country western music.
Roy "Coop" Cooper passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23 at his home in Albert Lea, MN. He was 89.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Mark Cooper; Lori Cooper; Nancy (James) Cope; and his grandchildren, Geoffrey Cope and Kaitlin Cope. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Edith Cooper.
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